Greats
See also: greats
English
Proper noun
Greats
- A course of academic study devoted to reading works of classical literature, also known as Literae Humaniores.
- Spencer read Greats at Oxford, taking a starred first.
Usage notes
- The "Greats" name has official status with respect to Oxford University's program and is widely used as a colloquialism in reference to similar programs of Classics elsewhere.
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